1985 - Lotus - Excel SE

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Excel SE 1985
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Excel SE
Production Year 1985
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2482 mm     (97,7 in)
Front Track 1461 mm     (57,5 in)
Rear Track 1461 mm     (57,5 in)
Length 4376 mm     (172,3 in)
Width 1816 mm     (71,5 in)
Height 1016 mm     (40 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1171 kg     (2579,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 66,8 litre   (14,7 Imp gal ,  17,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,32
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Lotus
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2174 cc     (132,67 cu in)
Bore 95,3 mm     (3,75 in)
Stroke 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,25
Unitary Capacity 543,5 cc/cylinder    (33,17 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,9 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 De carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 180 HP     (134,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 224 N.m     (165,3 lb.ft ,  22,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 197,2 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 153,7 HP/ton    (114,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 82,8 HP/litre    (61,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5 s
0 - 60 mph 6,8 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 20,4 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,9 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 26,4 s
Top Speed 217 km/h   (134,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,78 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,1 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,7
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.UW.LTrLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.LW.ULi.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi
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